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Why You Should Consider a Forward Facing Infant Car Seat

Children under one year should not ride facing towards the forward. In a crash, their neck muscles may be stretched and cause serious injury.

Instead change to FF when your child reaches the weight or height limits of the seat they are currently in (or the minimums for a new seat). Please read your instructions for your car seat.

Safety

In the event of a crash infant car seats are designed to protect your child's head and neck. The forward-facing position can also prevent your child from hitting their head on the back of the car seat, which could result in serious injuries.

All forward-facing infant car seats have five point harnesses that ensure the child's safety with just one pull tightening. Additionally, the carrier shell is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam to provide better protection from impact. Some also have a canopy to provide shade from the sun.

The best car seat for newborn infant car seat rear facing car seats will have an adjustable angle adjuster and an angle indicator. This allows you to set the correct angle for your child's neck to stop it from slipping over during an accident. The top tether strap is attached to the vehicle's tether anchor and comes from the top. It is important to remember that you may not need to change your child's seat to a forward facing car seat until he or she reaches the maximum weight and height specified in the manual of the seat.

When your child is 20 lbs and a year old is the right time to switch. Infants and toddlers younger that one year old have loose, soft muscles in their necks that can cause whiplash when they are involved in an accident. In frontal collisions (the most severe and common type), they are more likely to suffer serious neck injuries. Rear-facing car seats protect the neck of children under one year old by cushioning their heads.

When kids move to a forward-facing car seat, they should still use a convertible seat or an all-in-one that has a high rear-facing weight and a height limit. The child should not be placed in an adult booster until they meet the height and age requirements for a high-back booster, which is usually between 4 and 5 years old. These crash videos will demonstrate the differences between carseats. But remember, the footage has been slowed down. Children can be injured when they move too fast.

Comfort

A forward facing infant car seat allows your baby to ride in comfort and stay secure during a crash. The seat comes with a comfortable headrest, body support cushion and an EPS energy-absorbing foam to keep your child safe from a collision. The seat has a five-point safety harness which can be tightened by a single pull and a center-front adjuster. This will ensure your child is positioned correctly. A retractable sun canopy will shield your child from the sun. For your safety, the seat is designed to lock by the vehicle's seat belt and has an locking clip that keeps the buckle securely fastened when not in use.

If your child complains of discomfort during a journey or seems to slump forward when sleeping or sleeping, the seat's angle may be too low for the child. You can correct this by placing tightly rolled towels under the front of the car seat to raise it up more. If this does not work, bring your child to Rockridge Kids and we will test the angle of the car seat.

Be aware that children should not face forward until they weigh at least 20 pounds and are a year old. Their necks are not strong enough to take the force of a collision in the event that they fall forward on their own. Some experts suggest staying a bit longer, as the bones and muscles of children are more malleable.

Many parents choose to buy a convertible car seat that allows their babies to travel rearward-facing until they reach maximum weight or height limits. This lets them enjoy the benefits of a rear-facing car seat for much longer, and also makes it more convenient for parents because they can simply move their child from the rear-facing position to the forward-facing one when their child is no longer in the position.

The Graco 4Ever Convertible Car Seat provides your child 10 years of car seat usage with just one seat, from rear-facing infant (4-40 lb) to forward-facing 5-point harness and high back booster (30-100 lb) to backless belt-positioning booster (40-120 lbs). The Smart Fit system makes it easy to set up. You can move the headrest and harness together without re-threading.

Convenience

A forward facing infant car seats that swivel car seat is a fantastic option when you're traveling with a toddler. This lets you see your child while driving and the other members of your family can get into the car without disturbing your baby or toddler. This type of car seats can be used in conjunction with strollers which makes it much easier to get your child into and out of the vehicle when going to the store or running other chores.

Even if your child has reached the age where they can change their car seat to one that is facing forward it is better to keep them in a rear-facing position for as long as you can. From the point of view of crash tests, a child's head is better protected in a crash when they face backwards. This is due to the fact that the entire body -- including the head as well as neck and torso is held by the back of the car seat when they're facing in this direction.

Read the instruction manual of the manufacturer to see how you can rotate your child's seat. You will find that they have a maximum height and weight limit, as well specific rules regarding things such as the crotch strap's position. These restrictions are designed to ensure the safety of your child as they grow.

You should also think about whether your vehicle comes with anchors for tethers. If so, make sure the strap is properly fitted and connected to the vehicle's anchor points as per the instructions in the manual for your seat. Also, make sure that the shoulder straps of your child's harness are on or below their shoulders, and are not too high or low. This will affect how they are restrained during a crash.

An excellent option for parents who have several children or are planning to have more is convertible car seats. It is a one-stop car seat that can start off being used as a rear-facing infant car seat and then transition your child to a forward-facing position once they are old enough and have reached the weight or height limit for the rear-facing car seat.

Style

You spent a lot time and effort deciding on the best baby car seat for your child. As your child grows older and outgrows their car seat for infants, you may wonder if it is time to turn the seat around.

While the idea of having your child face forward is thrilling, there are a few important safety aspects to be aware of. Children should be rear-facing until they reach the maximum height and weight limit for their specific car seat.

It is important to remember that children differ in size and age, therefore, you shouldn't decide the decision to change to a forward-facing car seat on some specific date on the calendar, or if they've reached their limit of legroom. It might appear that a child is taller in a rear-facing car seat, but this doesn't mean that it is safe to turn them around. Their bones and spine aren't fully developed.

Some infant car seats come with an alarm built-in to remind you to keep your child rear-facing until they're one year old. This is due to the fact that children under one do not have strong enough neck muscles that can withstand a frontal impact that could cause serious spinal injuries.

Many infant car seats are not just secure, but also simple to use. They include bases that are in the car and snap in and out to allow you to carry your baby from stroller to car and back to the car and often with a frame stroller to form part of the travel system.

If you're about to transition your child to forward-facing convertible car seats make sure you do so correctly by following the manufacturer's guidelines and checking the car seat for tightness. The car seat should not move more than an inch from side to side or front to rear, when properly installed. The harness straps should also be at or above the shoulders of your child. If you have any questions or concerns ask a certified safety technician in your area or call the manufacturer of the car seat.